Orion is the son of Darkseid, a mighty warrior of New Genesis who was raised by the benevolent Highfather. As a war god, Orion is an expert in combat and one of the best fighters among the new gods.
Background[]
Orion is the second son of Darkseid, and half brother of Kalibak and Grayven. As a child, he was traded for Scott Free in a peace effort between New Genesis and Apokolips. Raised as the son of Highfather Izaya, he was taught to control his rage and anger, becoming the most powerful warrior either world has ever known.
This in itself was not an easy task given that his heritage boiled with the rage of the brutal and merciless Darkseid. Learning how to control his dark nature consumed much of Orion's youth, but as he grew, his friends among the New Gods, particularly Lightray, helped him direct his anger. He later fell in love with Bekka, daughter of the Apokoliptian dissident Himon, and married her. Besides Lightray and Bekka, Orion counts among his friends Metron, Jezebelle, Scott Free, Big Barda and Forager. He is a hero dedicated to the ideals of New Genesis. His fighting skill and stamina have earned him the nickname "The Dog of War".
Orion was able to obtain the Anti-Life Equation (the source Darkseid was in search of). He then went to Apokolips and confronted Darkseid about his birth, and ended up fighting for control of Apokolips (he refused to use the Anti-Life Equation due to issues of pride and earning his destiny unaided). He defeated Darkseid and gained control of Apokolips. With the anti-life equation, Orion went to Earth to begin creating intergalactic peace. He turned Earth into a utopian like world that began disrupting the balance of the universe. It was revealed that Darkseid, along side Metron, allowed Orion to defeat him, so he could understand the potential of the anti-life equation.
Orion has served two terms with the Justice League. He first demanded to join the League alongside his friend, Lightray. They were accepted into the ranks and stayed on until after the battle with the Evil Eye. Later, he and Big Barda were sent as agents of New Genesis to serve in the JLA. Their mission was to help mobilize Earth's heroes against the coming of the omnipotent Mageddon. Once Mageddon was defeated, he and Barda resigned.
Combat Statistics[]
- Orion (Darkseid's War Factory)
Involvement[]
- Orion is an ally in the Darkseid's War Factory 8 player operation.
Heroes[]
- Orion can be talked to in the hero safezone of New Genesis.
Villains[]
- Orion is one of two possible foes during the New Genesis Protector bounty.
- Orion is a possible boss in the Darkseid's War Factory 8 player raid.
Associated Equipment[]
- Astro
- Astro Force Handlers
- Astro Helmet
Trivia[]
- Promo screenshots feature Orion's Astro-Harness, but it does not appear in the game.
Gallery[]
External links[]
- Orion DC Database
- Orion (comics) Wikipedia